Mary Anning: Volume 58
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Popy Matigot
Subjects
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mary Anning, the mother of paleontology and daring fossil hunter.
When Mary was little, her family was very poor. She used to help her dad to comb for shells and bones up high on dangerous cliffs. After receiving a book as a gift from a kind benefactor, Mary learned all about fossils. She continued to hunt for them and made the startling discovery of a complete skeleton of an ichthyosaur. Sadly, she wasn’t allowed to study along with all the other men, but she carried on making her own discoveries – including dinosaur poo! – and advising the Geological Society when they needed help. It took a lifetime to receive recognition but we all remember her now as the mother of paleontology. This roar-some book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the paleontologist’s life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Reviews
We are learning about her at school and she survived a lightning strike
Count Rip Legend 19.01.2025
I liked it because it tells me about Mary Anning and her life.
Don Bart Partridge 28.08.2024
I am going to go fossil hunting like her
Mademoiselle Iggy Sunshine 23.08.2024
She was very good at finding fossils.
Esquire Zeus Volcano 16.08.2024
I learnt new information that I did not know. I didn't know that she only went to school on a Sunday and came from a poor family.
Baron Portobello Satellite 08.08.2024
I loved how Mary was so curious and never gave up searching even after her father died.
Lieutenant Trigger Rollerskate 06.08.2024
I liked reading this book because I enjoyed learning about the fossils. I would recommend this book to someone else.
Professor Fifi Luther 05.08.2024
It was a great book and I enjoyed reading about her. I would recommend it to someone else who enjoys reading about fossils
Professor Fifi Luther 05.08.2024
Very interesting
Princess Bijou Mouse 03.08.2024
Loved the fossils and the funny names which we decided was better sounding Thickyosauras
Fairy Pinky Pumpernickel 02.08.2024
It interests me because it gives me more information about stuff I did not know and it tells me about some discoveries and when the bones were found.
Princess Phoenix Owl 23.07.2024
Star Reviewer
This book was about her finding fossils, reptile tooth to add to her collection. I liked how she really like collecting them and putting them to good use. I would recommend this book so someone else if they like fossils.
Princess Heroica Eggybread 03.01.2024
I love this series of books and I wanted to know more about Mary Anning. The book was factual and I learnt lots about Mary, starting from when she was a young child. There are nice pictures too.
Captain Pluto Astronomical 09.12.2023
I thought it was the best.
Anonymous 06.09.2023
I liked it when she found dinosaur bones.
Marshal Wanda Nuggets 01.09.2023
She collected fossils, which I like. I have just been on holiday, so I found it very interesting.
Mademoiselle Daffodil Porridge-Oats 01.09.2023
Lot of intresting facts
Captain Esmerelda Satellite 30.08.2023
I loved that she found lots of fossils and you can still go and see her ichthyosaurs tosay
Marshal Gator Godzilla 20.08.2023
Really interesting
Duchess Rapunzel Gravy 06.08.2023
It was ok. I think it should’ve told you about the ichthyosaurus more
Inspector Neptune Archway 26.07.2023
